Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Joseph Harris, D.D.S. | Dr. Eric Harris, D.D.S.
Dr. Brian Harris, D.D.S. | Dr. Scott Harris, D.D.S.

Dr. Joseph Harris, D.D.S.
Dr. Joe Harris attended Arizona State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He later graduated with highest honors from Pacific School of Dentistry. He is an active member of the following organizations:
     - American Dental Association
     - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
     - Crown Council (a group of the nation’s leading edge dentists dedicated to excellence in dentistry)
     - Phoenix Esthetic Study Club (co-founder).

Dr. Harris has been a clinical instructor at the Baylor Esthetic Continuum, Las Vegas Institute, and the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, a live-patient esthetic training course for dentists and their teams.  Joe is a highly respected lecturer on esthetic dentistry and practice management. His generous charitable pursuits include
     - Smiles for Life Foundation
     - Teen Challenge Women's Shelter and
     - Smiles 4 Success.

Joe and his lovely wife, Marcene, enjoy spending lots of time with their children and grandchildren.  Other personal interests include church service, outdoor activities, and last, but not least riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle!

Dr. Eric Harris, D.D.S.
Dr. Eric Harris is a native Arizonan and was an honor student at Arizona State University. Dr. Eric is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He graduated with high honors from Pacific where he was the recipient of the Dean's Merit scholarship, the ADA scholarship and the H.H. Hilp award for high achievement.  

Dr. Eric is a clinical mentor and faculty member for Scottsdale Center for Dentistry and the Spear Institute, where he teaches dentists from around the world about the latest techniques in smile design, dental veneers, and cosmetic reconstruction.  He brings to Harris Dental specialized training in occlusion, clinical photography, advanced cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign orthodontics, and oral implantology.

Dr. Harris is fluent in Spanish, having lived for two years in Mexico. He spends 2 weeks each year helping the Mayan and Incan indigenous people in Guatemala and other parts of Central and South America.  He is also involved in the Smiles for Life and Smiles 4 Success charitable foundations, and has been featured in Phoenix Magazine's Top Dentist edition for the last three years.  

His interests include spending time with his lovely wife, Lisa, church, riding motorcycles, and numerous outdoor activities including hiking and mountain biking. He enjoys long distance running, and has completed several marathons. He and Lisa, are the proud parents of two girls Avery and Poppy.
 

Memberships & Accreditations:

• American Dental Association
• Arizona State Dental Association
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honors Society
• Tau Kappa Omega Dental Honors Society
• Phi Kappa Phi Dental Honors Society

 

Dr. Brian Harris, D.D.S.
Dr. Brian Harris completed his undergraduate schooling at Arizona State University and attended the University of Pacific School of Dentistry. He joined Harris Dental in 2005. Dr. Brian was recently honored as Young Dentist of the Year by the Crown Council. He is President and founder of DCEdental.com, a company dedicated to keeping dentists trained in the latest advances in dentistry. He is also the founder of Scottsdale CEREC Studies, the first Arizona CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) study club. In addition, he has received numerous awards and scholarships including:

• Academy of Osseointegration Award
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award
• Comprehensive patient care award for outstanding clinical performance
• Award for excellence in oral diagnosis
• Scholarship from Microdental Laboratories for dedication and commitment to dentistry through advanced education
• Hornbrook Group scholarship for being named young dentist of the year.

Dr. Harris has had special training in Invisalign, CEREC and Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Brian is fluent in Spanish, having lived in Argentina for two years. He and his wife, Maury, are proud parents of two boys, Connor and Cash, and their little sister, Posey.

Memberships & Accreditations:

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Osseointegration
• International Congress of Oral Implantology
• Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Arizona Dental Association
• American Dental Asssociation

Dr. Scott Harris, D.D.S.
Dr. Scott Harris is a graduate of University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, one of the top dental schools in the country. He is a very conscientious person who has received numerous accolades, including the award for Excellence in Implant Dentistry. He has received advanced training and education in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign® and CEREC® CAD/CAM technology. He is a member of the Crown Council, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Harris recently traveled to Moala, Fiji where he provided dental services to residents of several small villages. He continues to provide charity service and was involved in helping Harris Dental raise over $70,000 this year for children’s charities. Dr. Scott currently lives in Queen Creek and enjoys golfing, camping and spending time with his wife Rachael and son Duke.

Dr. Scott is now a full time member of the Harris Dental team and is looking forward to becoming an active and valued member of this community. During your next appointment, please take a moment to personally welcome Dr. Scott to our dental family.